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http://dx.doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2013.19.3.238

Factors Affecting Social Adjustment of Childhood Cancer Survivors  

Oh, Su-Mi (Pediatric Cancer Center, Seoul National University Hospital)
Lee, Hye-Jung (The Nursing Policy Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University)
Kim, Gwang-Suk (The Nursing Policy Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University)
Park, Kyung-Duk (Pediatric Cancer Center, Seoul National University Hospital)
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Child Health Nursing Research / v.19, no.3, 2013 , pp. 238-245 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purposes of this study were to assess social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors and to identify factors affecting social adjustment. Methods: Data were collected from 79 childhood cancer survivors and his/her parents. The survey consisted of questions related to characteristics, physical functioning, depression, self-esteem and coping strategies. The Social Competence Inventory was used to measure social adjustment in the children. Results: The level of social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors was 83.5 out of a possible 155. Physical functioning, depression, self-esteem, and aggressive or proactive coping strategies were associated with social adjustment. Only physical functioning independently affected social adjustment. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that there are several factors influencing social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors, and therefore there is a need for programs that deal with all aspects of children's physical as well as emotional health in order to enhance their social adjustment.
Keywords
Childhood; Neoplasm; Survivors; Social adjustment;
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